Sarawak Energy Berhad / Syahirah Hud

Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) started its operation in 1921, the government under Rajah Charles Vyner Brooke agreed to install the first power station in Kuching by using generator from the disused gold mine in Bau. A.O Thomas was appointed to head the Electrical Department within the Public Works Department in August, 1922. In 1930, electricity was introduced to Sarikei and Dalat and extended to nearby villages by August
1932. The Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation (SESCO) was formed as a joint venture by the Sarawak Government and United Engineers Limited (EUL) in 1932. In 1941, SESCO establish and implement new concession rates of 20 cents per unit for domestic lighting. It last for three months before Japanese troops invaded Sarawak. During Japanese occupation (1941-1945), the generator that had been sets in Kuching was transferred to Sandakan in Sabah. At the end of World War 2, only 7 SESCO power installation still functioned. At that time, Kuching experienced power shortages and breakdowns due to limit of electric generating capacity. Due to this issue, electrical supply then was restored to Mukah, Bintulu, Betong, Miri, Sarikei and Sibu. Additional stations keep on increase in many places such as Sri Aman (Simanggang), Betong, Bintulu and Kanowit in 1950. In 1962, the Sarawak Electricity Co.Ltd. was dissolved and all installations were transferred under SESCO divisional head office in
Tnjung Priok. SESCO improve and develop its industry by join a venture agreement with the Colonial Development Corporation. By joint this venture, they can develop its new headquarters which tenanted by the old power station in Kuching namely Electra House. Sarawak Enterprise Corporation Berhad (SECB) established in 2005 and SESCO changed its name to Syarikat SESCO since it was privatized on 1st July. Two years later, they officially renamed as Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB). Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is an energy development company which provide renewable and reliable power utility to the customer in Sarawak. SEB plays significant roles in providing reliable, safe and competitive-priced electricity power to Sarawakians in urban and rural areas. This company consists of 33 department which are finance department, human resource, hydro, information and communication technology, internal audit and others. Sarawak Energy having the largest employer which comes from professional Sarawak talent. With the goal to achieve as developed status company in 2030, they captivate bold action to support agenda of sustainable and continuous development of Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB). Therefore, they take a path to optimize and nurture their values from the dissemination of traditional utility to digital utility and corporate power house.